SURVIVORS
Whether you are newly diagnosed or years into survivorship, we look forward to meeting you, your family, and friends! Below is information about our event and survivor activities.
Event Details
Arrival / check-In
We ask everyone who attends our event to register! There is no cost for walkers to register. Please share your team’s unique URL link with friends and family who plan on joining you!
5K walk
Enjoy the walk/run course that takes you through the park.
Sun and skin protection
Many medications can make you sensitive to the sun. Please wear sunscreen and bring an umbrella if you need extra coverage.
Survivor Fun!
Survivor Tent
We welcome anyone who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer to join us at our Survivor Celebration Tent. Receive your commemorative t-shirt, leave your handprint on our annual Survivor Banner, and grab your teal beads and ribbon wands for the opening ceremony. Sit down and relax while you enjoy a complimentary chair massage from Breathe Physical Therapy & Wellness.
Survivor photo
Calling all survivors to the front of the stage at 10 am for our annual survivor photo.
Survivor swag
Please stop by the survivor tent to receive your bib, Survivor T-Shirt, beads, and more.
Handprint banner
Place your handprint (we have gloves & paint) and leave your mark!
Teal beads
Receive a strand of teal beads to wear at the event. One strand is given to mark each year since your original diagnosis.
Survivor gift raffle
Receive your complimentary raffle ticket for our SURVIVOR ONLY raffle item.
More Than Just a Walk!
Spirit Tent
Enjoy activities for the whole family. Use your sparkling creativity to decorate a team sign to carry on your walk with you. Face painting, balloon creations, TEAL colored hairspray and much more!
Chance to Win Tent
Shop for our cause! Whether you're looking for the perfect holiday gift or want to treat yourself to something special, here you'll be able to take your chance on some incredible prizes. Ticket sales begin at 9:00 am and close at 12 pm. Cost $5.00 each ticket or 5 tickets for $20. NOCC will accept major credit cards, cash and checks. Winners will be placed on boards at 12 pm.
Create a Facebook Fundraiser! Simply log in to your dashboard, look for "connect to Facebook," and create a page! Your fundraising will support the many programs of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.
Here are some fun and easy fundraising ideas. We also have some great incentives, including an entry to winning two round-trip American Airlines tickets for every $250 raised!
Pathways of Hope
See your healthcare team in the “lights”! Do you think the world of your doctor, nurse, or healthcare team? Would they want to see their name and logo on our run/walk path as part of our PATHWAYS OF HOPE? For more information on Pathways of Hope, simply download this FLYER and send it to your healthcare team so they can support you and the community.
2024 Together in TEAL T-Shirts
All registered participants who raise a minimum of $100 will receive a 2024 Together in TEAL® event t-shirt.
All registered survivors will receive a special survivor t-shirt celebrating and honoring their role in our 2024 Together in TEAL ® event regardless of fundraising level. Registered survivors who raise $100 or more will receive two t-shirts - a TEAL survivor t-shirt and 2024 Together in TEAL® event t-shirt.
You will pick up your t-shirt at the Rewards Tent (for those who have fundraised $100+).
There will be opportunities to pick up t-shirts ahead of the event. Details coming soon.
Need Help?
Please reach out to your Iowa Market Manager, Shonna Swartz at sswartz@ovarian.org or call 515-289-0871 with any questions.